Jennifer Lafleur
| Jennifer Lafleur | |
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 Lafleur at the 2015 Montclair Film Festival | |
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September 8, 1979 Brookfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Jennifer Lafleur (born September 8, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for appearing in the independent films The Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012), The Pretty One (2013), The Midnight Swim (2014), and 6 Years (2015). On television, Lafleur has had recurring roles on CBS's soap opera Guiding Light (2007–09) and Comedy Central's mockumentary series Review (2014).
Personal life
Lafleur grew up in Brookfield, Massachusetts.[1] Her father is an emergency room physician, and her mother is a firefighter, paramedic, and commands the local emergency ambulance service.[1] Lafleur worked as an EMT for seven years throughout college and graduate school.[2] She graduated summa cum laude from Westfield State University. She went on to receive her Master of Fine Arts in acting from Brandeis University.[3]
Career
Lafleur began her acting career with small appearances in the films Baghead (2008),[4] and Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011),[5] both of which were written and directed by Jay and Mark Duplass. In 2012, she had a major supporting role in their next film, The Do-Deca-Pentathlon, portraying the role of Stephanie.
In 2013, she co-starred as Marguerite in The Pretty One. The following year, she had an uncredited role as Drunk Natalie in the acclaimed independent film The Skeleton Twins, starring Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. Also in 2014, she had a main role in the indie thriller The Midnight Swim. She starred as Annie, one of three sisters who returns home when their mother goes missing after diving in a lake.[6] She also created and starred in the webseries Wedlock.[7][8]
In 2015, Lafleur co-starred in Hannah Fidell's romantic drama 6 Years, in a cast led by Taissa Farmiga and Ben Rosenfield,[9] and starred as Melissa in Ross Partridge's independent drama film Lamb.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Murder FM | Unknown | Short film |
| 2008 | Baghead | Festival Director | |
| 2009 | Feed the Fish | Gwen | |
| 2011 | Tiny Miny Magic | Samantha Cabbage | Short film |
| 2011 | Jeff, Who Lives at Home | TV Announcer | |
| 2012 | The Do-Deca-Pentathlon | Stephanie | |
| 2013 | Sides & Rides | Unknown | Short film |
| 2013 | Where Does It Go from Here | Alice | Short film |
| 2013 | The Pretty One | Marguerite | |
| 2013 | Mutual Friends | Annie | |
| 2014 | The Middle Distance | Beth | |
| 2014 | The Skeleton Twins | Drunk Natalie | Uncredited[11] |
| 2014 | New | Noelle | Short film |
| 2014 | The Men We Wanted to Marry | Emma | Short film |
| 2014 | The Midnight Swim | Annie | |
| 2015 | 6 Years | Ms. Anders | |
| 2015 | Lamb | Melissa | |
| 2015 | The Middle Distance | Beth | |
| 2015 | Havenhurst | Lisa | |
| 2016 | Mad | Connie | |
| 2016 | Carbon | Quinn Bolibar | Short film |
| 2016 | Holidays | Dr. Harding | |
| 2016 | The Night Stalker | Young Elena | In post-production |
| 2016 | No Land and No Light Anywhere | Tanya | In post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–09 | Guiding Light | Nurse Judy | 9 episodes |
| 2009 | Bunker Hill | Flora | Television film |
| 2013 | You're Whole | Cathy | Episode: "Droppin' the 'G'/Ancient Egypt/Puffy Paints" |
| 2014 | Review | Alicia | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Married | Cynthia | Episode: "Waffles & Pizza" |
| 2014 | Newsreaders | Julie Gifford | Episode: "Headless Football Player; Identity Thief" |
| 2014 | Wedlock | Fiona | Webseries; 10 episodes |
| 2015 | Major Crimes | Melanie Greggs | Episode: "Personal Effects" |
| 2016 | Workaholics | Sigourney | Episode: "Death of a Salesdude" |
| 2016 | Animals. | Wife (voice) | Episode: "Rats" |
| 2016 | Childrens Hospital | Mother | Episode: "The Show You Watch" |
| 2016 | Billions | Nancy | Episode: "The Punch" |
References
- 1 2 Duckett, Richard (July 10, 2012). "Brookfield actress helps bring indie film to Sturbridge for one-night showing". telegram.com. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ Dunaway, Michael (February 18, 2016). "Our Indie Love Story: Ross Partridge and Jennifer Lafleur". Paste Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ Lyford, Joshua (June 25, 2015). "Sturbridge takes a ‘Midnight Swim’". worcestermag.com. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ Michael, Brett (October 2, 2014). "PROXX 20: Jennifer Lafleur Has Had Chicken Bones Hurled At Her By Yankees Fans". uproxx.com. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ Williams, Alex (March 12, 2012). "Jennifer Lafleur". dailytexanonline.com. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ Berkshire, Geoff (November 24, 2014). "Film Review: 'The Midnight Swim'". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ Lurie, Danielle (March 10, 2014). "The Women of SXSW: Wedlock Creator and Actress Jennifer Lafleur". Filmmaker. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Briana (January 19, 2015). "Mark Duplass' DIY Approach to Indie TV". Backstage. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (March 15, 2015). "SXSW: Netflix Snags Global Rights to '6 Years'". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ Salto, Stephen (March 18, 2015). "SXSW '15 Interview: Ross Partridge on Flirting with Danger in "LAMB"". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ↑ Andelman, Bob (2014). "Rob Corddry is the sane one? Wedlock’s Jennifer Lafleur swears it’s true! INTERVIEW". Vimeo.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
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